> Source: https://www.openingbid.art/artist/geoffrey-dyer · updated 2026-11-03

# Geoffrey Dyer (1947–2020)

## What is Geoffrey Dyer’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 82 auction results for Geoffrey Dyer at 4 houses since 2008. Over the last 24 months the median price was $3,559 including buyer’s premium (middle half $2,240–$6,677, n=17). The auction record is $12,295 for Tide out, ocean beach (2025, Lawsons Auctioneers). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tide out, ocean beach, 2015 | Oil on linen | $12,295 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jan 2025 |
| 2 | Haze over Hartz Mountain II | Oil on linen | $7,921 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Sep 2020 |
| 3 | Cider Gums Lake Country II | Oil on canvas | $7,645 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2011 |
| 4 | Burn Off, 2007 | Oil on canvas | $7,352 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Jun 2025 |
| 5 | Ocean Beach Dusk, 2015 | Oil on linen | $6,957 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2025 |
| 6 | GEOFF DYER, Australia (1947 - 2020), Mount Olympus, Lake St Clair II, oil on linen, 121 x 180 cm. (47.64 x 70.87 in.), frame: 130 x 190 x 3 cm. (51.17 x 74.79 x 1.17 in.) | Oil on linen | $6,779 | Lawsons Auctioneers | May 2026 |
| 7 | Bushfire at Lake Repulse V, 1948 | Oil on canvas | $6,677 | Shapiro Auctioneers | Sep 2026 |
| 8 | LAKE REPULSE IN BLUE, 2014 | Oil on linen | $6,518 | Deutscher and Hackett | Feb 2020 |
| 9 | Bass Strait Blue 3 | Oil on canvas | $4,219 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Oct 2024 |
| 10 | Climate | Oil on linen | $4,024 | Lawsons Auctioneers | Aug 2023 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 19 | $4,024 |
| Works on paper | 14 | $1,800 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 19 | $4,024 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 18 | $1,547 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 82 results from 4 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Geoffrey Dyer is an Australia artist with 116 auction lots recorded since 2008, median price $2,341. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Geoffrey Dyer sold in 2026 for $6,677, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Geoffrey Dyer work worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geoffrey Dyer work is $2,341.

The median Geoffrey Dyer painting sells for $3,513 across 40 lots.

The median Geoffrey Dyer work on paper sells for $1,343 across 28 lots.

Large (over 120 cm) Geoffrey Dyer paintings typically sell for $3,513–$6,868 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Medium (50–120 cm) Geoffrey Dyer work on papers typically sell for $810–$2,322 (the middle half of 22 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 72 | $3,513†‡ | $12,295 | 55.6% | 2026-09-22 |
| Works on Paper | 36 | $1,343† | $4,945† | 77.8% | 2026-09-02 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 5 | $9,342† | $12,295 | — | 2025-01-12 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 13 | $749–$2,101† | $1,163† | $2,538 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 27 | $3,513–$6,868†‡ | $4,024†‡ | $12,295 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 22 | $810–$2,322† | $1,192† | $4,945† |
| large (over 120 cm) | 6 | $610–$1,694† | $1,527† | $2,991† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2025 | $12,295 |
| Paintings | 2022 | $10,853† |
| Works on Paper | 2021 | $4,945† |
| Works on Paper | 2011 | $2,991† |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Geoffrey Dyer worth?

Across 70 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Geoffrey Dyer work is $2,341. The median Geoffrey Dyer painting sells for $3,513 across 40 lots. The median Geoffrey Dyer work on paper sells for $1,343 across 28 lots. Large (over 120 cm) Geoffrey Dyer paintings typically sell for $3,513–$6,868 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Medium (50–120 cm) Geoffrey Dyer work on papers typically sell for $810–$2,322 (the middle half of 22 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Geoffrey Dyer painting?

Based on 40 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Geoffrey Dyer painting is $3,513. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Geoffrey Dyer's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Geoffrey Dyer painting is $12,295.

### What is the average price of a Geoffrey Dyer work on paper?

Based on 28 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Geoffrey Dyer work on paper is $1,343. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Geoffrey Dyer's most expensive work on paper?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Geoffrey Dyer work on paper is $4,945. That record lot sold for a hammer price of $4,945 (buyer's premium not included).

### What is the average price of a large Geoffrey Dyer painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Geoffrey Dyer painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $4,024, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a medium Geoffrey Dyer work on paper?

Based on 22 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Geoffrey Dyer work on paper (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,192, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.

### What is Geoffrey Dyer's auction record?

Geoffrey Dyer's auction record is $12,295, set in 2025.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

Cite this page as: OpeningBid, “Geoffrey Dyer auction prices”, https://www.openingbid.art/artist/geoffrey-dyer (updated 2026-11-03).

Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.